- A person cannot be taxed for business income from activities that are entirely criminal, but such income may be taxable as employment or capital income.
- The Supreme Administrative Court’s (HFD) ruling changes the Swedish Tax Agency’s previous assessment.
- Criminal activities can also be subject to value-added tax (VAT).
- The case involved a person convicted for helping others cheat on university entrance exams for payment.
- The court sent back questions about income tax (as employment income), VAT, employer contributions, and unwithheld tax for further review.
Source: www4.skatteverket.se
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